Christmas Hamper Donations – St Vincent de Paul Society
As part of our school’s Christmas giving, Holy Family is collecting non-perishable food items to support families in need through the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. You are invited to contribute by bringing in a can or another non-perishable food item.
If you are able to donate, please send your item to the class by Friday, 5 December.
All donations will be combined to create Christmas Hampers for Vinnies.
A gentle reminder: All students need to bring a hat to wear during recess and lunch so they can play safely outdoors.
This week, our RUF students have continued to grow in confidence across all areas of learning.
In Religion, we learned how churches use different colours to show special times in Jesus’s life, including the season of Advent.
In English, they are becoming increasingly confident in reading and writing simple sentences. We have been learning new diagraphs, and the children are showing great skill in identifying them in words. They are also learning about verbs and how to use them when writing their own personal recounts.
In Mathematics, we have been exploring sequences, including the order of events and daily activities both at home and at school. Students are confidently naming the days of the week and identifying the special activities that happen on each day.
In Science, we continued our weather journals and explored different types of weather.
In HASS, we discussed how we can share stories about places that are important to us.
In The Arts, we watched The Gingerbread Man, talked about the characters’ feelings, and enjoyed acting out different parts of the story.
It has been a wonderful week of learning, and we are so proud of the students’ enthusiasm and progress!
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What a lovely week we’ve had in RUF! The children have settled beautifully into our newly refurbished classroom. They are showing great care and pride in keeping their learning environment neat, organised, and welcoming, it truly reflects their joy in learning.
In Religious Education, we discussed God’s creation and reflected on how we are blessed by the world around us. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how we can care for our environment and show gratitude for all that God has given us.
In English, the children are becoming confident writers, learning new letters and sounds, forming complete sentences and taking such pride in their own work. It’s wonderful to see their growing independence and excitement as they express their ideas through writing.
In Mathematics, we have been exploring the part-part-whole concept. The children are developing a strong understanding of how numbers can be broken apart and put together in different ways.
In health, the children learned about different body parts, their functions, and how to take care of them. They enjoyed identifying ways to keep their bodies healthy and strong.
It has been a week full of curiosity, care, and connection. We are so proud of how the children continue to learn and grow together!
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As the days get warmer, please ensure your child brings a clearly labelled hat to wear it regularly during outdoor playtime.
Dear families, thank you for your endless support in everything we do. It truly makes a huge difference each day.
This week, in Religious Education we discussed that God created the world and everything in it and that we are called to love, enjoy, and care for God’s creation.
In English, students continued to review letters and sounds, learned new words and constructed sentences. During our book making lessons, they co-constructed stories with the teacher and are becoming increasingly confident and brave in writing new words using their growing letter-sound knowledge.
In Mathematics, we reviewed counting, practiced writing numbers from 0 to 20, and worked on counting beyond 35. The children are showing great enthusiasm and persistence in their number work.
In Science, students explored the outdoor environment and recorded how our senses help us to experience and observe the world around us. Their curiosity and observations were delightful to see.
The children had a wonderful week of learning and play as the weather continues to warm up. we’ve been making the most of the sunshine by spending more time outdoor, enjoying play time under the beautiful spring skies.
Wishing you all a relaxing and sunny weekend !
Dear families and children, welcome to our weekly Blog!
What a wonderful week of learning it has been in RLY and RUF! Our students continue to grow in confidence and independence as they explore new ideas and skills.
In English, the children are now comfortably writing words and blending on their own. It has been exciting to see them take the next step into creating and writing complete sentences independently – such a big milestone in their learning journey!
In Mathematics, the students have been learning how to collect data, organise it, and display their findings in tables. They enjoyed exploring ways to represent information clearly and meaningfully.
In Health, the students have been learning about how health information can help us make safe and positive choices in our daily lives.
In Science, we explored different materials, their properties, and their uses. The children were curious investigators, eager to discuss and examine how and why certain materials are chosen for specific purposes.
It has been inspiring to see the enthusiasm and creativity the students bring to their learning each day. We are very proud of their achievements!
Reminders:
As we move into warmer days, please remember to pack a hat for your child so they are ready for outdoor play and learning.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform. We do not supply uniforms.
Dear families and children, welcome to our Blog!
This week, our classroom was filled with love, laughter, and creativity as we prepared for Father’s Day. The children were so engaged in making special gifts and activities for their dads and granddads, putting lots of thought and care into each piece. It was beautiful to see their excitement as they worked, knowing they were creating something meaningful to celebrate the special men in their lives.
Alongside this, the children continued with their learning routines, showing growing confidence and enthusiasm in their everyday tasks. It has been a joyful week of celebrating family while also nurturing our learning journey together.
Dear families and children, welcome to our weekly Blog!
We have had a wonderful week in RLY & RUF!
One of our highlights has been practicing mindfulness regularly. The children are learning how mindfulness helps them to feel calm and to regulate their emotions, which supports their overall wellbeing and readiness for learning.
Each morning, the students have also been signing in using our four Zones of Regulation tubs. This routine gives us the opportunity to talk with the children about how they are feeling and what strategies might help them get ready to learn. It has been wonderful to see the students becoming more confident in identifying their emotions and beginning to use different strategies and tools to regulate themselves.
We are so proud of the progress the children are making in developing these important life skills.
In English, the children have been engaging in continuous learning of phonics and literacy skills. They are practicing blending and segmenting sounds, as well as identifying initial, middle, and end sounds in words. The children are also exploring rhyming words, which is helping them to develop their phonological awareness in fun and meaningful ways. We have been encouraging them writing simple sentences, allowing them to use their growing knowledge of sounds to communicate their ideas with increasing confidence.
In Mathematics, the students are exploring different strategies for adding and problem solving, including the use of counters and number lines to support their thinking. They are beginning to explain how they work out their answers, which builds strong foundations for number sense.
In Art & HASS, we have been focusing on an Artist Study inspired by Jimmy Pike’s artwork, where the children are experimenting with colour, pattern, and storytelling through visual expression. This has given them the chance to make meaningful connections between art, culture, and their own creativity.
In Health, the children are learning about personal space and boundaries, developing their understanding of how to respect themselves and others in different situations.
We look forward to another exciting week ahead, filled with learning , growth, and new opportunities to practice our mindfulness and self-regulation strategies together.
Dear families and children, welcome to our weekly Blog!
What a wonderful and lively week it has been in RLY & RUF!
We started the week on a high note with a very special visit from Andrew Chinn. The students were absolutely thrilled to attend his concert on Monday. It was a heartwarming experience to see them singing, dancing, and joining in with such enthusiasm. Their joyful energy was contagious, and it was certainly a highlight of our week!
Throughout the week, the children in RUF have been busy preparing for our upcoming assembly, pouring their creativity into artwork that reflects the theme of kindness. It’s been beautiful to watch them express their thoughts and feelings through art, all while building important social and emotional connections. On Friday, we had a wonderful Assembly. Well done RUF children, for the amazing performance.
In English, our young writers have been shining! There is a growing sense of confidence and pride as they practice writing words and forming sentences, taking real ownership of their learning. Their excitement about reading and writing is truly inspiring.
Over in Maths, we’ve been learning through hands-on play. The children have been actively exploring counting, addition, and subtraction in a range of playful and meaningful ways. It’s a joy to see them so engaged and curious, finding different ways to solve problems and talk about numbers.
We’re so proud of all their efforts this week and look forward to another week of wonder and learning ahead!
We are preparing to celebrate ‘Book Week”!
Book week assembly will be followed by the book week parade at 1:30pm Thursday 21 August – week 5!
